Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Prospect Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prospect Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Salamanca school district, covering approximately 66.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the zone extending up to 8.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Raise Resilient and Compassionate Warriors.
School Rankings
Prospect Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3454 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
43%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #3454 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellicottville Elementary School, Washington West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
426 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Salamanca City School District.
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